Hello, I am expanding my blog to include other craft inspirations and projects my daughter and I make. She and I both love trying new crafts and techniques. Sometimes they go well and other times not so well but its always fun to try something new. Sometimes I try a new craft but it takes a few tries to get the hang of it.... like crocheting.
I was inspired to learn how to crochet from my sister in law, Ginger. Ginger taught me how to crochet for the first time way back in 1999 when Graham and I were still dating. I started 2 blankets then and both of them got put aside as life got busy after getting married, moving around with the military, and having kids. I still have them unfinished in a bag. I always planned to finish them someday but had forgotten how to crochet.
When we visited with Ginger in the summer of 2019, she gifted the kids and I with crocheted blankets she made for us. She made Levi and Elena each their own blanket and for my blanket, she added a crocheted ruffle border to blanket she purchased.
Fast forward another 6 months: During covid quarantine, Elena asked me if I could teach her how to make the crocheted ruffle border. This was a little challenging because while Im right handed, Elena is left handed so I decided the best way to teach her was for both of us to make a blanket at the same time. I bought materials to make a blanket for my son and she picked a blanket and yarn for herself to go with her room decor. I dug out my notes that I had written down while Ginger was teaching me on vacation and had to text her to confirm a few things that I had forgotten in just 6 months!! Then Elena and I started off making the baby blankets together. Due to her being left handed, it was a frustrating start, but I encouraged her to stick with it and she got the hang of it quickly and was soon giving me tips!!! She really is a natural at crocheting and I feel like she gets that from her Aunt Ginger!!
Here is Elena's blanket:
I havent crocheted since but now I can have Elena help me whenever Im ready for another project as she has continued to crochet. I will post some more of her projects soon.
Thank you Aunt Ginger for teaching us how to crochet!! Sorry it took me 20 years to learn it!!